So how was the party? Taylor McKessie, Gabriella's best friend, asked her the next day in math class.
Oh, the usual. Troy went to go get drunk with Chad, Zeke, and Alice Cullen's brother. Then I broke up with him, Gabriella told her friend.
Hold up, you broke up with Troy? Taylor asked, her brown eyes widening at her best friend.
Bravo, Gabriella! He was a real ass Kelsi Nealson from the next row over congratulated her. Thanks, Kelsi, Gabriella told the short girl. I heard the news from my brother and I have to say you're so much better off Alice Cullen said as she joined the group. And she told me last night, Kelsi added, taking Alice's hand. Kelsi and Alice were a couple now. Have been for the past couple days now. Gabriella and Taylor weren't grossed out or anything. They were all friends and it didn't matter to them that two of their friends were gay. They knew prejudice hurt. She also told me about you and the new guy macking it up, Kelsi went on to tell Gabriella.
What new guy? Taylor asked, looking from Gabriella to Kelsi.
His name's Jacob Black, Alice informed Taylor. And he just moved here with his dad from I think they said somewhere around Oregon. I know because they live on my street Kelsi replied. I've got to take note of that Gabriella muttered. Taylor rounded on her friend and with eyes gleaming, asked.
Is this true?
Are you on the rebound?
Not exactly. Yes, we did kiss but he broke it off and ran out on me Gabriella answered. Yeah, Emmett told me that, too. It was weird.
What guy kisses you then leaves?
Makes me so glad that I'm into girls and not guys Alice stated. Speaking of Emmett. A voice spoke up. Turning towards the voice, everyone gazed upon Sharpay, dressed in a pink tank dress, her white sequined bra straps showing, and pink leather high heeled boots that went up to her knees, her platinum blonde hair in two pigtails and huge heart shaped pink sunglasses on her eyes that she pushed up on her head, a huge pink Prada bag over her shoulder. I hear he's going out for the football team Sharpay said loftily.
East High has a football team? Gabriella asked.
You'd think basketball was the only sport at that school with how they hyped it up. Made you wonder if there was any other sports teams. From what Sharpay is saying, apparently there is.
Yes, and I want to know if it's true that Emmett's trying out for the football team? Sharpay asked Alice, giving her a big smile.
Why?
What would a bitch like you do with that information? Alice retorted.
I might just show up at the try-outs.
You know, to cheer Emmett on? Sharpay answered in an innocent voice.
You mean, show him your tits? Taylor replied with a sneer at the blonde.
How I cheer people on is none of your business, Sharpay snapped at Taylor, who gave her the hand.
So is Emmett going to be there or what? Sharpay asked Alice in a huff.
Then I'll tell Emmett to start filing a restraining order Alice sighed. Yay, thanks, Allie Sharpay squealed and gave Alice a pat on the head before running to her seat. She did not, Alice began. Oh, yes, she did Taylor interrupted. Oh, that bitch is going down. Hard, Alice declared as Ms. Fenny strode into class. Language, Ms. Cullen, Ms. Fenny warned. Sorry, Ms. Fenny, Alice told her as she and Kelsi took their seats. As class went on, Gabriella couldn't manage to focus on math. She was busy worrying about Jacob and why he ran out on her. To comfort herself, she began singing,
Shouldn't have let you
conquer me so completely
Now I can't let go of this dream
Can't believe that I feel
Good enough
I feel good enough
It's been such a long time coming
But I feel good
And I'm still waiting for the rain to fall
Pour real life down on me
'Cause I can't hold on to anything this good enough
Am I good enough for you to love me, too
Ms. Montez, do you have something you wish to share with us? Ms. Fenny asked, interrupting Gabriella's singing.
No, Ms. Fenny, Gabriella mumbled, blushing, and looked down at her notes, only to see she scribbled Jacob, ten times across the page.
Then you can tell me what x equals to in this equation? Ms. Fenny asked Gabriella, pointing to the board.
Ummmmmmmmm. Gabriella stammered. 42, Ms. Fenny, Taylor, Alice, and Kelsi all said at the same time. Thank you for paying attention, Misses McKessie, Cullen, and Nealson, Ms. Fenny told the three girls and shot Gabriella a disapproving look before continuing with her lecture. Thank you Gabriella mouthed to her friends who mouthed back. You're welcome, Gabriella tried to focus on math the rest of the period but she knew she would never stop obsessing about Jacob. Not until she knew why he ran out on her like that.
